The WORST episodes of Teen Mom OG
Every episode of Teen Mom OG ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Teen Mom OG!
A decade after it all began, the women of Teen Mom OG continue to share their families' triumphs and struggles with the world. Catelynn welcomes her third daughter, Maci faces a difficult discussion with her son Bentley, Cheyenne's co-parenting relationship hits an all-time low and Amber confronts her mental illness.
#1 - Stay With Me
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/2011
Amber spends the night in jail, and finds out that a no-contact order has been put on her and Gary. Catelynn and Tyler have a falling out, and Farrah explores moving to Florida. Maci is overwhelmed while taking care of Bentley.
#2 - Secrets & Lies
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/18/2010
Catelynn and Tyler find their high school romance back on the rocks when Catelynn reveals another lie, and it ruins a visit to their adoption agent. Gary dresses up as a bunny for Leah on Easter, but a big fight makes Amber question their engagement. Maci's new boyfriend meets her son Bentley for the first time, and Farrah falls victim to a scam.
#3 - Valentine's Day
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2010
Single mom Maci goes clubbing with her girlfriends for Valentine's Day and reconnects with an old flame, while a crying baby and unrealistic expectations ruin Amber & Gary's romantic dinner. Catelynn's fiancé Tyler struggles with guilt about the adoption when he tries to go out and have fun like a normal teenager, while Farrah reveals an emotional secret about her baby's dad.
#4 - Senior Prom
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/7/2010
An argument about the adoption ruins Catelynn's day shopping for prom dresses with her mom, but she and Tyler get a nice surprise at prom; Maci is heartbroken when Ryan announces he's taking her to court over custody of Bentley. Farrah goes to counseling with her mom, and Amber's fun birthday plans are ruined when Gary refuses to babysit.
#5 - Home Is Where the Heart Is
Season 9 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/16/2021
Mackenzie's father visits, Catelynn and Tyler long for alone time, Cheyenne gives birth to Ace, Maci and Taylor butt heads, and Gary has a breakthrough about therapy.
#6 - Taking It Up a Notch
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2011
Amber goes on a date, while Catelynn and Tyler get their parents involved with planning a perfect Christmas. Maci makes a shocking announcement, and Farrah breaks the news to her parents that she wants to move to California.
#7 - Hanging On By a Thread
Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/12/2020
Amber is suspicious that Dimitri leaked their relationship to the media. Bentley becomes a big brother to Ryan’s baby. Still working through her grief, Mackenzie takes a trip to FL. Ryder develops a fever forcing Cheyenne to rush her to the hospital.
#8 - Taking Chances
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/22/2016
Farrah and Simon decide to take their relationship to the next level. Maci is annoyed she does all the work for Taylor's t-shirt business. Ryan plans a big move. Cate learns she has postpartum depression while Gary agrees to let Amber take Leah on a trip.
#9 - Family Bonds
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/21/2010
Farrah reaches out to Sophia's dad's family in an attempt to get Social Security benefits for Sophia. Maci tells Ryan she is moving to Nashville, while Catelynn and Tyler learn Butch has ended up back in jail. Gary asks Amber if he can stay at her place until he finds a place of his own.
#10 - The Weight of the World
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/19/2019
Cheyenne confronts Cory’s girlfriend, Taylor, about her past racist tweets, while Maci takes Bentley to see a counselor to help him process everything that has gone on with Ryan. Mackenzie gets devastating news about her mom’s cancer.
#11 - Where Do We Go From Here
Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/2021
Cheyenne shocks Cory with her pregnancy news. Amber struggles when her dog’s health deteriorates and Catelynn and Tyler are concerned that Nova might have a learning disability. Mackenzie celebrates her 26th birthday.
#12 - Viva Las Vegas
Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2017
Maci is worried about Matt's extracurricular activities while Catelynn and Tyler start an online children's boutique. Farrah works on her relationship with her Mom through hypnotherapy while Amber and Matt 'almost' elope in Las Vegas!
#13 - Spring Break
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2010
Amber and Gary take a vacation and discover there's no such thing as spring break once you have a baby. Maci butts heads with Ryan over his new girlfriend, and realizes how hard it is to parent together after you break up. Farrah's mom is offered a plea bargain for their physical altercation, and they have an emotional encounter, while Catelynn finds out Tyler is still angry at her about a past lie.
#14 - Seperation Anxiety
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/12/2012
Maci decides to enroll Bentley in daycare while Amber prepares to go to rehab. Catelynn and Tyler celebrate Carly's second birthday, and Farrah has a change of heart about leaving daughter Sophia behind when she moves.
#15 - A Day Late and a Dollar Short
Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/14/2021
Catelynn is wary of the new treatment Tyler wants to try for his bipolar disorder, Amber wants to go to therapy with Leah, and Cheyenne gets upset at Cory for putting work ahead of Ryder.
#16 - Orchard of Dreams
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/23/2021
Catelynn believes she’s pregnant while Maci deals with a change in venue for Jagger’s birthday party which puts Bentley in an awkward position. Cheyenne considers buying a new house with Zach.
#17 - Half-Wounded Parent
Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/30/2021
As Maci copes with the aftermath of the shooting, Cheyenne uses her platform to discuss racial injustice. Mackenzie’s friends come to visit her in Florida and question her rekindled marriage. Catelynn and Tyler get news that his sister has relapsed.
#18 - Strike Out
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/2012
Gary and Leah visit Amber in rehab and Farrah goes on a date with her neighbor. Maci tags along on Ryan's family vacation, and meets Ryan's new girlfriend, Dalis. And Catelynn and Tyler question letting Butch move back into their home.
#19 - Trial & Error
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/31/2010
Maci questions whether her boyfriend Kyle is ready to date a teen mom and be a real part of her son's life, while Farrah tries speed dating. Amber works toward her GED until she realizes that finishing high school with a baby is harder than she expected. Catelynn's step-dad Butch is court-ordered to rehab, leaving her alone with her mom who makes her feel guilty about the adoption.
#20 - Hello and Goodbye
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/17/2010
Amber and Gary's wedding plans fall apart over an argument about how to raise Leah, while Farrah considers moving back into her mother's house. Catelynn and Tyler celebrate their daughter Carly's first birthday from afar by calling her to say hello, and Maci finally tells her parents she's moving two hours away with Bentley, and they aren't happy.
#21 - Too Much Too Soon
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/5/2010
Maci confronts Kyle when she realizes her new life in Nashville isn't what she expected, while Catelynn and Tyler learn they will get to go visit Carly for the first time in a year. Amber breaks it off with Gary for good and starts dating a new guy, and Farrah learns the results of Sophia's DNA test.
#22 - Baby Fever
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2019
Ryan returns home after spending 90 days in jail and Maci is disappointed he doesn’t make more of an effort with Bentley. Cheyenne and Matt’s relationship is getting serious, but Cory is shocked when he finds out they want to have a baby.
#23 - Agree to Disagree
Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/21/2021
Amber wants to pursue a college degree in Psychology. Mackenzie and Josh seek professional help for Broncs. Catelynn tries to understand Tyler’s ketamine treatment. Cheyenne is devastated when her sister decides to move to DC.
#24 - Balancing Act
Season 9 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/19/2021
Catelynn considers having Nova in the room when she gives birth. Zach decides to pursue a real estate license but Cheyenne is concerned he will not be able to balance a newborn with a new career. Mackenzie reaches out to a parenting coordinator.
#25 - Wake Up
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/28/2012
Ryan confronts Maci about their custody arrangment. Amber has second thoughts giving Gary full custody of Leah. Farrah misses Sophia. Catelynn and Tyler reflect on the adoption. A tribute to the four original moms depicting their journey through both 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom